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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,059.84 and 650.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,059.84 and 650.88 is: 897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,059.84 = 650.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,059.84 = 650.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,059.84 × 650.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 689,828.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,828.66/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.09

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